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Gents,
Last week I changed out the Right Hand bank camshaft cover gasket, so this weekend I tackled the Left side. With the help on this forum, removing the coolant reservoir went easily with a cork stop & turkey baster.
However I struggled with the dipstick and just could not pull it out despite taking off the bracket and twisting it side to side. I eventually had to break the bracket, which I didn't want to do, in order to finish the job.
Any further advice on this.... for the future?
I always leave the dipstick in place, remove the fastener and use a slide hammer/hook to pull the tube from the block.
If you remove the dipstick, you will have difficulty reinstalling the tube behind the PAS pump/A/C compressor bracket.
Thanks. But well that’s a new one to me. In other cars, I use a wire to guide the tube back due to the head/handle of the dipstick. Is there an o ring to seal the bottom of the tubeto the sump? I would replace that as a matter of routine
If you want to replace the 'O'ring seal, go right ahead.
It would be a good idea except for the frustration of getting the tube back in the block.
If your intent is to simply replace the cam cover gaskets, then do that and stop the cascade of problems you create by pulling the tube out completely.
I suggest a search of the forum for "I CAN'T GET THE DIPSTICK TUBE BACK IN THE HOLE!"
If you want to replace the 'O'ring seal, go right ahead.
It would be a good idea except for the frustration of getting the tube back in the block.
If your intent is to simply replace the cam cover gaskets, then do that and stop the cascade of problems you create by pulling the tube out completely.
I suggest a search of the forum for "I CAN'T GET THE DIPSTICK TUBE BACK IN THE HOLE!"
You will learn to keep things in perspective.
Just my experience.
bob
Just a note for those reading these threads and contemplating doing the Cam Chain tensioner R&R, and are worried about the oil dipstick tube.
I did the entire R&R without EVER touching the dipstick tube. There is NO need. Don't cause your self more grief than the big job you already have.
That said, in doing the PAS pump R&R I am stumped with the stupid oil tube because it "needs to be" detached from the back of the PAS pump.....unless someone did it in the past and never stuck the PITA little fitting back into the bracket. I cannot even see the attaching clip, and cannot get my hands down in there...much less any tools.
Any advice is appreciated. The rest of you, leave that damn tube alone if your doing the CCTs or other up top work.
What a dipstick
I cannot even see the attaching clip, and cannot get my hands down in there...much less any tools.
